YEAR OF ZEN: AUTUMN: DAY 82

Michelangelo's David

Q: How do you berate your amazing physical body and what would forgiveness look like?

A: This is too common a thing in our culture and I definitely fall into the trap of not appreciating my body too often. Instead of continuously celebrating and honoring this remarkable body that has seen me through 43.5 years of life on this planet, I too often beat myself up…for being overweight…for having periodic aches and pains…for being human. I do feel that I am on a better path with forgiveness and I am being more careful about what I eat and drink. I am also trying to get in physical activity that I enjoy whenever possible.